BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LB61 KXRMOT history
LB61 KXR is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 183,339 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 183,339 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,575 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 KXR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 KXR was last recorded at 183,339 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 3,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Mar 2022: 147,949 miles, lower than 147,958 miles on 23 Mar 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 179,802 miles · 27 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,537 miles
- Average per year
- 10,575 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 183,339 miles
- 2025 – 179,802 miles
- 2024 – 170,266 miles
- 2023 – 159,458 miles
- 2022 – 147,949 miles
- 2021 – 137,842 miles
- 2020 – 119,892 miles
- 2019 – 106,211 miles
- 2018 – 100,081 miles
- 2017 – 91,850 miles
- 2016 – 83,412 miles
- 2015 – 65,535 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass183,339 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
UNDER TRAYS PREVENTING FULL EXAMINATION
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 19 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,339 miles (+3,537)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 183,339 miles
- Test number
- 516094390573
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))
Pass179,802 miles (+9,536)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 179,802 miles
- Test number
- 481518445804
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass170,266 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 170,266 miles
- Test number
- 539230713034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,266 miles (+10,808)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,266 miles
- Test number
- 556969235370
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Pass159,458 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 159,458 miles
- Test number
- 638859795321
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail159,458 miles (+11,509)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,458 miles
- Test number
- 244555822919
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,949 miles (-9)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 147,949 miles
- Test number
- 265262858635
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS PREVENTING FULL EXAMINATION
Fail147,958 miles (+10,116)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,958 miles
- Test number
- 208046356161
- MajorOffside Front Lower Exhaust system insecure dpf mounting (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS PREVENTING FULL EXAMINATION
Pass137,842 miles (+29)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 137,842 miles
- Test number
- 525893010436
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail137,813 miles (+17,921)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,813 miles
- Test number
- 434360023016
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass119,892 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 119,892 miles
- Test number
- 643567628175
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail119,892 miles (+13,681)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,892 miles
- Test number
- 676148537098
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass106,211 miles (+6,130)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 106,211 miles
- Test number
- 553924379386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,081 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 100,081 miles
- Test number
- 859450926992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,081 miles (+8,231)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,081 miles
- Test number
- 277090822874
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass91,850 miles (+8,438)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 91,850 miles
- Test number
- 150786671782
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,412 miles (+17,877)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 83,412 miles
- Test number
- 171525524211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,535 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 65,535 miles
- Test number
- 535049715010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB61 KXR
- Does LB61 KXR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 KXR is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 KXR?
- The MOT on LB61 KXR is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB61 KXR done?
- LB61 KXR was recorded at 183,339 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 10,575 miles a year.
- Has LB61 KXR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 KXR has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB61 KXR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB61 KXR find?
- LB61 KXR passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake.
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